GRE Word List

COMPRESS

to press or squeeze together

The meaning of the word compress is to press or squeeze together.

Random words

WordMeaning
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
recitala detailed account : enumeration
missivea written communication : letter
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
solventable to pay all legal debts
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals