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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WordMeaning
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
expiateto make amends for
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard