Commensurate
hardNeutral tonekuh-MEN-shur-it
adjective
Definition
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Memory hook
comMENSURate: think 'co-MEASURE' (mensur = measure); two things measured to match each other.
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Examples
“The salary offered was commensurate with her decade of experience.”
“He demanded punishment commensurate with the severity of the crime.”
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“The salary offered was ______ with her decade of experience.”
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GRE Tip
Commensurate is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "proportionate" or "corresponding" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "disproportionate".
Related GRE Words
analogous
Comparable in certain respects; similar
tantamount
equivalent in effect or value to something else
disparate
Essentially different in kind; distinct and not able to be compared directly
juxtapose
to place side by side, especially for contrast or comparison
aberrant
Deviating from what is normal or expected
aberration
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
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