GRE Word List

EXPLICATE

to give a detailed explanation of

The meaning of the word explicate is to give a detailed explanation of.

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WordMeaning
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
overwhelmupset
rotunditymarked by roundness : rounded
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
aridexcessively dry
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last