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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sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
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malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
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