GRE Word List

COMPULSIVE

having power to compel

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

Random words

WordMeaning
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor