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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| tenancy | a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| bruise | an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| stump | the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed |
| concentric | having a common center |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |