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
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
gustoan individual or special taste
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free