GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
catechismoral instruction
pulchritudephysical comeliness
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
deprecateto express disapproval of
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority