GRE Word List

APPREHEND

arrest

The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.

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WordMeaning
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
recountto relate in detail : narrate
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper