GRE Word List

COMPREHEND

to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of

The meaning of the word comprehend is to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of.

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WordMeaning
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
galleona heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
entitybeing
irreverencelack of reverence
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
abideto bear patiently : tolerate