GRE Word List

COMPULSION

an act of compelling

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

Random words

WordMeaning
fiascoa complete failure
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
chafeirritate
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument