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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| regent | a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign |
| phoenix | a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period |
| diverse | differing from one another : unlike |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |
| impeach | to charge with a crime or misdemeanor |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |