GRE Word List
COMPOUND
combine; produce by combining; increase; make worse by adding to or increasing; exacerbate; Ex. compound an error; ADJ: consisting of two or more parts; N: combination of two or more parts; area enclosed by a wall containing a group of buildings; Ex. factory compound; CF. complex
The meaning of the word compound is combine; produce by combining; increase; make worse by adding to or increasing; exacerbate; Ex. compound an error; ADJ: consisting of two or more parts; N: combination of two or more parts; area enclosed by a wall containing a group of buildings; Ex. factory compound; CF. complex.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intimidate | frighten; N. intimidation |
| supposition | assumption; hypothesis; surmise; V. suppose |
| indict | charge; N. indictment |
| foster | rear; bring up (for a certain period only); encourage; promote the development of (feelings or ideas); Ex. help foster friendly relations; ADJ: giving parental care although not related by blood; Ex. foster parents |
| haphazard | random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town |
| ethnology | study of humankind; study of the different races of human beings; CF. anthropology |
| enigma | puzzle; mystery; ADJ. enigmatic: obscure; puzzling |
| paltry | insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash |
| accost | approach and speak first to a person |
| listless | lacking in spirit or energy; languid |