GRE Word List

COMPRESS

to press or squeeze together

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

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inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
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sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
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overweeningarrogant