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
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person