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
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function