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
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
benisonblessing
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
ferventvery hot : glowing
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy