GRE Word List

RECAPITULATE

to retell or restate briefly : summarize

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

Random words

WordMeaning
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
acmethe highest point or stage
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
compellingthat compels: such as
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong