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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WordMeaning
respitea period of temporary delay
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
imprecationcurse
pryto look closely or inquisitively
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate