GRE Word List

DILATE

to become enlarged or widened

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

Random words

WordMeaning
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
enhanceheighten
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows