GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
recastto cast again
hazarda source of danger
expatriatebanish
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull