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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proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
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institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
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embryonicof or relating to an embryo
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up