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
elusivetending to elude: such as
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter