GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive