GRE Word List

SUBLIMATE

sublime

The meaning of the word sublimate is sublime.

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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
dowseto plunge into water
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
parleyto speak with another : confer
sentimentalmarked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic