Comprehensive
easyPositive tonekom-prih-HEN-siv
adjective
Definition
Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects
Memory hook
COMPRE-HENSIVE: GRASPS everything together -- complete and thorough coverage.
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Examples
“The book provides a comprehensive overview of the topic.”
“She conducted a comprehensive study of climate change.”
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“The book provides a ______ overview of the topic.”
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comprehensive
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GRE Tip
Comprehensive is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "exhaustive" or "thorough" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "incomplete".
Related GRE Words
exhaustive
Including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive
thorough
Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial
painstaking
Done with or employing great care and thoroughness
complement
Something that completes or makes perfect; to complete or enhance
meticulous
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
abundant
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
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