GRE Word List
COMPOUND
something formed by a union of elements or parts
The meaning of the word compound is something formed by a union of elements or parts.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hap | happening |
| trickster | one who tricks: such as |
| acumen | keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |