GRE Word List
COMPRESS
to press or squeeze together
The meaning of the word compress is to press or squeeze together.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| grievance | a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance |
| infer | to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| alleviate | relieve |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| stockade | a line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense |