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
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
toutto make much of : promote
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
plaitpleat