GRE Word List

ELUCIDATE

to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis

The meaning of the word elucidate is to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis.

Random words

WordMeaning
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
remunerativeserving to remunerate
velocityquickness of motion : speed
corpusclea minute particle
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation