GRE Word List

APPREHEND

arrest

The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.

Random words

WordMeaning
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
sheerunqualified
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant