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
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry