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 |
|---|---|
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| dyslexia | a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing |
| devoid | being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| genus | a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| corollary | a proposition (see proposition |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |