GRE Word List

DEPICT

to represent by or as if by a picture

The meaning of the word depict is to represent by or as if by a picture.

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WordMeaning
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
espousemarry
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
primaloriginal