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
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
distendextend
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
puddingblood sausage
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object