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
treadto step or walk on or over
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
swipea strong sweeping blow
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
gruntto utter a grunt
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select