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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WordMeaning
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
chasethe hunting of wild animals
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
expenditurethe act or process of expending
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel