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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rotund | marked by roundness : rounded |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| ribald | marked by coarseness or lewdness : crude |
| flail | a hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely |
| consolidation | the act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| regime | regimen |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |