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
compilationthe act or process of compiling
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable