GRE Word List

APPREHEND

arrest

The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.

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WordMeaning
exegesisexposition
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
celerityrapidity of motion or action
surmountto prevail over : overcome
germinateto cause to sprout or develop