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
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
contrivedevise
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
brazenmade of brass
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
compulsivehaving power to compel