GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
renderto melt down
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
slaughterthe act of killing
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
meteoricof or relating to a meteor