GRE Word List

COMPULSION

an act of compelling

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

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WordMeaning
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
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comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
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