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
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
durationcontinuance in time
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
charany of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots