GRE Word List

COMPONENT

a constituent part : ingredient

The meaning of the word component is a constituent part : ingredient.

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WordMeaning
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse