GRE Word List

APPREHEND

arrest

The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.

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WordMeaning
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
tactfulhaving or showing tact
leerysuspicious
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion