GRE Word List

COMPULSION

an act of compelling

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

Random words

WordMeaning
preamblean introductory statement
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
culverta transverse drain
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)