GRE Word List
COMPRISE
to be made up of
The meaning of the word comprise is to be made up of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wanderlust | strong longing for or impulse toward wandering |
| imbroglio | an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding |
| baroque | of, 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 |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| omnipresent | present in all places at all times |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| ingenious | having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving |
| laud | praise |