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
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
rotundaa round building
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law