GRE Word List

ALLUDE

to make indirect reference

The meaning of the word allude is to make indirect reference.

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WordMeaning
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
clipencompass
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental