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
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial