GRE Word List
APPREHEND
arrest
The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| vortex | something that resembles a whirlpool |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |