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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shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions