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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fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
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munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
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piquantengagingly provocative
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent