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.

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WordMeaning
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
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recitala detailed account : enumeration
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
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