GRE Word List

RECAPITULATE

to retell or restate briefly : summarize

The meaning of the word recapitulate is to retell or restate briefly : summarize.

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WordMeaning
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
humdrummonotonous
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
redressto set right : remedy
ossifyto change into bone