GRE Word List

APPREHEND

arrest

The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.

Random words

WordMeaning
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
yoretime past and especially long past
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
hotheada hotheaded person
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
smotherto kill by depriving of air