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
withholdto hold back from action : check
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
executionerone who executes
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal