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 |
|---|---|
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| contrive | devise |
| choir | an organized company of singers (as in a church service) |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| brazen | made of brass |
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| compulsive | having power to compel |