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
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
overwhelmupset
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
impoverishto make poor