GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

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WordMeaning
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
laudpraise