GRE Word List

APPREHEND

arrest

The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.

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WordMeaning
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
knolla small round hill : mound
scourgewhip
fiascoa complete failure
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
reprisala retaliatory act