GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
funerealof or relating to a funeral
exudeto ooze out
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing