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
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
drasticacting rapidly or violently
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage