Explicit
mediumPositive toneek-SPLIS-it
adjective
Definition
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Memory hook
EX-PLICIT: UN-FOLDED and laid out clearly - nothing hidden in the folds, everything spelled out.
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Examples
“The instructions were explicit and easy to follow.”
“She gave explicit permission to use her work.”
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“The instructions were ______ and easy to follow.”
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explicit
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GRE Tip
Explicit is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "unambiguous" or "clear" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "implicit".
Related GRE Words
unequivocal
Leaving no doubt; unambiguous
transparent
Easy to perceive or detect; open and frank
forthright
Direct and outspoken; straightforward and honest
lucid
Expressed clearly; easy to understand
perspicuous
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid
counsel
Advice, especially that given formally; a lawyer or legal advice
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