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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| lag | one that lags or is last |
| grudging | unwilling |
| stout | strong of character: such as |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |
| prosody | the study of versification |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| stock | a store or supply accumulated or available |