GRE Word List

COMPULSIVE

having power to compel

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

Random words

WordMeaning
repelto drive back : repulse
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
blackballto vote against
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
tactfulhaving or showing tact
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
grottocave
ricketyaffected with rickets