GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

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WordMeaning
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
pilfersteal
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
museto become absorbed in thought
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
immunenot susceptible or responsive
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government