Vocabulary Word
Word: comprise
Definition: include; consist of
Definition: include; consist of
Sentences Containing 'comprise'
``MY DEAR NIECE,``I have just received your letter, and shall devote this whole morning to answering it, as I foresee that a little writing will not comprise what I have to tell you.
Finally, though, as will soon be revealed, its contents partly comprise the most delicate oil; yet, you are now to be apprised of the nature of the substance which so impregnably invests all that apparent effeminacy.
Nor do heroes, saints, demigods, and prophets alone comprise the whole roll of our order.
More Vocab Words
::: procrastinate - postpone; delay or put off::: accessory - additional object; useful but not essential thing
::: humdrum - dull; monotonous
::: virtue - goodness; moral excellence; good quality; advantage; Ex. by virtue of; Ex. make a virtue of necessity
::: temporal - of time; not lasting forever; limited by time; temporary; secular; worldly
::: resentment - indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about
::: foolhardy - rash; reckless; foolishly daring
::: elaborate - work out carefully; add more detail or information; ADJ.
::: niggle - spend too much time on minor points (esp. when finding fault); find fault; Ex. niggle over details; ADJ. niggling
::: servile - slavish; cringing; N. servility
