GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

The meaning of the word comprise is to be made up of.

Random words

WordMeaning
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
toutto make much of : promote
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
upshotthe final result : outcome
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality