GRE Word List

COMPULSION

an act of compelling

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

Random words

WordMeaning
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
commemorateto call to remembrance
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past