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
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
genuflectto bend the knee
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy