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
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
apogeethe 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
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning