GRE Word List
COMPUNCTION
remorse; strong uneasiness caused by guilt
The meaning of the word compunction is remorse; strong uneasiness caused by guilt.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| manifold | many in number or kind; numerous; varied |
| jurisprudence | science of law |
| alloy | mixture as of metals; something added that lowers in value or purity; V: mix; make less pure; lower in value or quality; spoil; CF. unalloyed: not in mixture with other maetals; pure; complete; unqualified; Ex. unalloyed happiness |
| graphite | black form of carbon used in lead pencils |
| nirvana | in Buddhist teachings, the ideal state in which the individual loses himself in the attainment of an impersonal beatitude |
| revile | attack with abusive language; vilify(slander) |
| detrimental | harmful; damaging; N. detriment |
| fatuous | smugly and unconsciously foolish; inane; silly; N. fatuity, fatuousness |
| gratuitous | given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment |
| livid | lead-colored; black and blue (as from a bruise); ashen; enraged; extremely angry |