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
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
precipitousprecipitate
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
gustthe sensation of taste
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
bullya blustering, browbeating person
receptiveable or inclined to receive
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
allegeto assert without proof or before proving