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

WordMeaning
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
rubrican authoritative rule
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical