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
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
impuissanceweakness
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money