GRE Word List

APPREHEND

arrest

The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.

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WordMeaning
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
brevityshortness of duration
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully