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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| curfew | the sounding of a bell at evening |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| scaffold | a temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |