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 |
|---|---|
| blight | a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers) |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |
| carousal | a wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |