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
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
receptiveable or inclined to receive
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray