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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quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
meteto give out by measure : dole out