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 |
|---|---|
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| litigation | the act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| bawdy | boisterously or humorously indecent |
| lancet | a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| rant | to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |