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.

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WordMeaning
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
salineconsisting of or containing salt
compulsionan act of compelling
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
detonationthe action or process of detonating
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive