GRE Word List
ILLUMINATE
to supply or brighten with light
The meaning of the word illuminate is to supply or brighten with light.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| encompass | include |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |