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

WordMeaning
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
immobilitynot moving : motionless
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law