GRE Word List

DILATE

to become enlarged or widened

The meaning of the word dilate is to become enlarged or widened.

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odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
headfirstwith the head foremost
imbibedrink
applicationan act of applying:
brazenmade of brass
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
stemthe main trunk of a plant
solicitto make petition to : entreat
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
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