GRE Word List

COMPULSIVE

having power to compel

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

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matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
stentorianextremely loud
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
compulsorymandatory
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adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act