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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| surmise | a thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| elysium | the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| spin | to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |