GRE Word List
APPREHEND
arrest
The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fluke | flatfish |
| politic | political |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| supererogatory | observed or performed to an extent not enjoined or required |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| vent | to provide with a vent |
| resuscitate | to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness |
| farce | stuff |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |