GRE Word List

COMPULSIVE

having power to compel

The meaning of the word compulsive is having power to compel.

Random words

WordMeaning
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
irremediablenot remediable
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
scourgewhip
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion