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 |
|---|---|
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| persevere | to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement |
| pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| temperament | characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| confine | something (such as borders or walls) that encloses |