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
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
collateto compare critically
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable