GRE Word List
COMPULSIVE
resulting from compulsion
The meaning of the word compulsive is resulting from compulsion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth or reality; probable or likely to be true; plausible |
| congenial | pleasant; friendly; in agreement with one's tastes and nature; Ex. congenial weather |
| historical | connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not) |
| corollary | natural consequence (which naturally follows from something else) |
| affirmation | positive assertion; confirmation; solemn pledge by one who refuses to take an oath; V. affirm; ADJ. affirmative; CF. affirmative action: positive discrimination |
| illusion | misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion |
| solicit | entreat; request earnestly; seek to obtain; Ex. solicit votes; CF. solicitor: one who solicits; chief law officer |
| far-fetched | too improbable to be believed; implausible; Ex. far-fetched story |
| evenhanded | impartial; fair |
| muster | gather; assemble (troops); Ex. muster up one's strength for the ordeal; N. |
