GRE Word List
COMPROMISE
adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N.
The meaning of the word compromise is adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| husband | use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder |
| omnipotent | all-powerful; having unlimited power |
| juggernaut | irresistible crushing force; overwhelming advancing force that crushes everything in its path |
| reaper | one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop |
| mite | very small object or insect-like creature; small coin |
| incognito | with identity concealed; using an assumed name; ADJ. |
| revulsion | sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture |
| provenance | place of origin; origin or source of something; Ex. Gunpowder is of Chinese provenance; CF. come |
| haven | place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven |
| supposition | assumption; hypothesis; surmise; V. suppose |
