GRE Word List

COMPULSIVE

having power to compel

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

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WordMeaning
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
espousemarry
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment