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
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
palliddeficient in color : wan
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area