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 |
|---|---|
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| galleon | a heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| dote | to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| entity | being |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |