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
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
institutesomething that is instituted: such as