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
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
appurtenancesaccessory objects
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense