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 |
|---|---|
| bromide | a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| scrap | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |