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

WordMeaning
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
gapeto open the mouth wide
dodderingfeeble