GRE Word List
COMPULSIVE
having power to compel
The meaning of the word compulsive is having power to compel.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| perennial | present at all seasons of the year |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| anomaly | something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous |
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |