compass, n. Associated words: binnacle, gimbal.
compass, n. [extent], [reach], sweep.
compassion, n. [pity], [sympathy], commiseration, condolence [mercy].
compel, v. [force], [make], constrain, [oblige], necessitate, [coerce], [drive], dragoon, [overpower].
compelling, a. [forcible], coercive, constraining, [imperative], [compulsory]. Antonyms: elective, [optional], [discretional].
compelling, n. [compulsion], [coercion], [constraint], duress, [force].
compendium, n. [epitome], [summary], [digest].
competency, n. [fitness], [ability], [qualification], efficiency, proficiency, [capability].
competent, a. [qualified], [capable], [efficient], [proficient], [able]. Antonym: [incompetent].
competition, n. emulation, [rivalry], [contention], [strife].