explicate
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/ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/
ex · pli · cate
ˈɛks · plɪ · keɪt
English Definition
v. explain clarify interpret
Significado en Español
explicar, aclarar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giải thích, làm rõ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex- (out) + plic (fold) + ate→ to explain, elucidate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “explicate”. Despite its complexity, the scientist was able to explicate the theory to the young students with remarkable clarity.
A
confuse
B
explain
C
disguise
D
simplify
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B — explain.
“explicate” means v. explain clarify interpret
Common questions about “explicate”
What does “explicate” mean?
explicate — v. explain clarify interpret. In Chinese: 解释，阐明.
How do you pronounce “explicate”?
explicate is pronounced /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · pli · cate.
Is “explicate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. explicate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “explicate”?
ex- (out) + plic (fold) + ate→ to explain, elucidate.
