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
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
remunerativeserving to remunerate
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty