GRE Word List

APPREHEND

arrest

The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.

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WordMeaning
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext