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
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
pilfersteal
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
freebooterpirate
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic