GRE Word List

COMPRESS

to press or squeeze together

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

Random words

WordMeaning
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
neophytea new convert : proselyte
warrantedsanction
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
smughighly self-satisfied