GRE Word List

COMPRISE

to be made up of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
predilectionan established preference for something
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly