GRE Word List
COMPULSIVE
having power to compel
The meaning of the word compulsive is having power to compel.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| indigenous | produced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| fete | festival |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |