GRE Word List

COMPULSIVE

having power to compel

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

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WordMeaning
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
groucha fit of bad temper
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
intersticea space that intervenes between things
asepticpreventing infection
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors