GRE Word List
COMPULSORY
mandatory
The meaning of the word compulsory is mandatory.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| barrage | a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| recast | to cast again |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |