GRE Word List
COMPRISE
to be made up of
The meaning of the word comprise is to be made up of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| contiguous | being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| fruition | pleasurable use or possession : enjoyment |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |