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 |
|---|---|
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |
| tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |