GRE Word List

COMPONENT

a constituent part : ingredient

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

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WordMeaning
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
cuethe letter q
sanctiona formal decree
untenablenot able to be defended
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
civilof or relating to citizens