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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renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
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pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
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