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 |
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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. |