GRE Word List
EXPLICATE
to give a detailed explanation of
The meaning of the word explicate is to give a detailed explanation of.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |
| opiate | an 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 |
| glossy | having a surface luster or brightness |
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
| illimitable | incapable of being limited or bounded : measureless |
| constitution | the 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 |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |