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
brevityshortness of duration
hoverto position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
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sepulchera place of burial : tomb
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benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber