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
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
corollarya proposition (see proposition
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure