GRE Word List

DELINEATE

to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail

The meaning of the word delineate is to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail.

Random words

WordMeaning
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax