GRE Word List

APPREHEND

arrest

The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.

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WordMeaning
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
conscientiousmeticulous
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
expatriatebanish
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition