GRE Word List

COMPUTE

to determine especially by mathematical means

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

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WordMeaning
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
brevityshortness of duration
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable