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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| censure | a judgment involving condemnation |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |