GRE Word List

COMPULSIVE

having power to compel

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

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WordMeaning
passiveacted upon by an external agency
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance