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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lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
brinkedge
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
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problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest