GRE Word List

COMPULSION

an act of compelling

The meaning of the word compulsion is an act of compelling.

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sleightdeceitful craftiness
founderone that founds or establishes
loutto bow in respect
acmethe highest point or stage
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litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
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laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind