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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| provenance | origin |
| fresco | the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| hurl | rush |