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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| smelt | any of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| fray | a usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute |
| lilliputian | of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |