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 |
|---|---|
| optimum | the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end |
| malady | a disease or disorder of the animal body |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |