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
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
transcribeto make a written copy of
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain