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
collaborateto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug