grok

IPA: grˈɑk

(transitive, slang) To understand (something) intuitively, to know (something) without having to think intellectually.
(transitive, slang) To fully and completely understand something in all of its details and intricacies.

Examples of "grok" in Sentences

But what is up with the word grok turning up in that article, and so many others lately?
... calling grok a friendly packaged zope is like calling a pirahna a friendly packaged shark.
A techi geek word, to grok is a coinage of science-fiction writer R.A. Heinlein, meaning to understand something thoroughly by having empathy with it.
An emblem of this book's influence: the word "grok"--Martian for complete, instinctive understanding--has entered the language and a dictionary or two.
What is interesting about this word choice is that I think the vast majority of Americans can follow what she is saying, but only a small percentage truly "grok" the meaning.
For those of you who read Robert Heinlein, you will realize that I stole the term grok from his novel, Strangers In A Strange Land, which was practically required reading for hippies.
I actually think that this is part of the secret of our success -- we write headlines like wire-service stringers, headlines that are meant to be easy to grok from a cluster of RSS links, search-results, and so on.
I might agree somewhat with whatever it is that you are trying to say if I could understand what it is you are trying to say, but unless you can fill out your thoughts into a cogent paragraph, I won't be able to 'grok' your thoughts.