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 |
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spare | not being used |
sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
emetic | an agent that induces vomiting |
whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
raspy | harsh |
asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
metropolis | the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region |
eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |