GRE Word List

COMPULSIVE

having power to compel

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

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WordMeaning
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
sanguinarybloodthirsty