GRE Word List

COMPONENT

a constituent part : ingredient

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

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WordMeaning
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
uproariousmarked by uproar
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy