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

WordMeaning
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
alleviaterelieve
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
grottocave
mischancebad luck
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters