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
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
dozeto sleep lightly
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
correlationthe state or relation of being correlated
genuflectto bend the knee
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor