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
sustainto give support or relief to
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
attireto put garments on : dress
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
cuethe letter q
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat