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
dolta stupid person
filingan act or instance of using a file
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
flirtto move erratically : flit
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office