GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
clichea trite phrase or expression
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor