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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| sterile | failing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
| cloying | disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
| doddering | feeble |