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 |
|---|---|
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| lugubrious | mournful |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| virtue | conformity to a standard of right : morality |
| glacial | suggestive of ice: such as |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |