GRE Word List

COMPROMISE

settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions

The meaning of the word compromise is settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

Random words

WordMeaning
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
donto put on (an article of clothing)
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
seedycontaining or full of seeds
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
collaborateto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor