GRE Word List
COMPULSIVE
having power to compel
The meaning of the word compulsive is having power to compel.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| irremediable | not remediable |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| scourge | whip |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |