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
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
generateto bring into existence: such as
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
igneousformed by solidification of magma