GRE Word List

APPREHEND

arrest

The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.

Random words

WordMeaning
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
rankrelative standing or position
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
notcha V-shaped indentation
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure