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.

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WordMeaning
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
impoliticnot politic : unwise
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity