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
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
unfetterto free from fetters
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
rallyto muster for a common purpose
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
significanthaving meaning