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

WordMeaning
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
respitea period of temporary delay
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
dissensiondisagreement
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery