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
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
impenitentnot penitent
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature