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
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
retrenchcut down