GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
remittancea sum of money remitted
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
seemlygood-looking
precipitantprecipitate
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate