GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner