GRE Word List
COMPULSION
compelling; strong desire that is difficult to control; irresistible impulse
The meaning of the word compulsion is compelling; strong desire that is difficult to control; irresistible impulse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mute | silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of |
| litter | waste material thrown away (as bits of paper scattered untidily); V: cover untidily with scattered litter |
| misnomer | wrong or improper name; incorrect designation |
| wastrel | waster; profligate |
| serendipity | gift for finding valuable things by accident; accidental good fortune or luck; CF. The Three Princes of Serendip |
| gambit | opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed; action made to produce a future advantage |
| blurt | utter impulsively from nervousness or excitement |
| aspersion | slanderous remark; Ex. cast aspersions on |
| inebriated | habitually intoxicated; drunk; N. inebriety |
| falter | hesitate; weaken in purpose or action; walk or move unsteadily through weakness; N. |
