GRE Word List

ALLUDE

to make indirect reference

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

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WordMeaning
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
paramourlover
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
endorseto write on the back of