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
ponderousof very great weight
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform