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.

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WordMeaning
betrayto lead astray
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
amendto put right
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool