GRE Word List

COMPUTE

to determine especially by mathematical means

The meaning of the word compute is to determine especially by mathematical means.

Random words

WordMeaning
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
unkemptnot combed
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds