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.

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broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
garnerto gather into storage
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling