GRE Word List
ILLUMINATE
to supply or brighten with light
The meaning of the word illuminate is to supply or brighten with light.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| brisk | keenly alert : lively |