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

WordMeaning
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
deferput off
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly