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
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight