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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unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
lugubriousmournful
affectedartificial; pretended
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament