GRE Word List

COMPENSATORY

to be equivalent to : counterbalance

The meaning of the word compensatory is to be equivalent to : counterbalance.

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WordMeaning
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
momentuma property (see property
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance