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 |
|---|---|
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| martyr | a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| privation | an act or instance of depriving : deprivation |
| wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |