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
documentproof
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
sheerunqualified
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
debuta first appearance
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means