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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WordMeaning
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
brawnymuscular
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)