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
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
ingratean ungrateful person
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
capacitylegal competency (see competence
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
betokento typify beforehand : presage
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation