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
commandeerto compel to perform military service
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
preamblean introductory statement
inequityinjustice
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.