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
monotonytedious sameness
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
inadvertentlyunintentional
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
appurtenancesaccessory objects
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice