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 |
|---|---|
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| kismet | fate |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| repertoire | a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| lampoon | satire |
| centaur | any of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly |