GRE Word List

COMPULSIVE

having power to compel

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

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WordMeaning
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with