GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
nethersituated down or below : lower
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
ricketyaffected with rickets
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate