GRE Word List

APPREHEND

arrest

The meaning of the word apprehend is arrest.

Random words

WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread