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 |
|---|---|
| sheaf | a quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together |
| addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| mischance | bad luck |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| repercussion | reflection |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |