GRE Word List

COMPULSIVE

having power to compel

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

Random words

WordMeaning
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand