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
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
parochialof or relating to a church parish
hauntto visit often : frequent