GRE Word List

COMPRESS

to press or squeeze together

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

Random words

WordMeaning
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
succulentfull of juice : juicy
concentrichaving a common center
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
puissanthaving puissance : powerful