Explicate
hardEK-splih-kayt
verb
Definition
To explain or analyze something in detail
Examples
“The professor explicated the complex theorem for the students.”
“She took time to explicate the historical context of the novel.”
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GRE Tip
Explicate is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "explain" or "elucidate" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "obscure".
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