GRE Word List

COMPONENT

a constituent part : ingredient

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

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WordMeaning
engenderbeget
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison