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
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
mammalany of a class (Mammalia) of warm-blooded higher vertebrates (such as placentals, marsupials, or monotremes) that nourish their young with milk secreted by mammary glands, have the skin usually more or less covered with hair, and include humans
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
predisposeto dispose in advance
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose