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
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper