explicit
Pronunciation: ik-SPLIS-it
adjective
Definition of explicit
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion
Synonyms for explicit
- clear
- definite
- unambiguous
explicit in a Sentence
- The contract contained explicit instructions about payment deadlines.
Why explicit Matters for GRE & SAT
"explicit" is a adjective that means "Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion" closely related to words like "clear", "definite", "unambiguous". As a word starting with E, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.
On the GRE, understanding "explicit" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "explicit" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.
Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (adjective). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "explicit" into long-term memory.
How to Remember explicit
One effective way to remember "explicit" (adjective) is to group it with similar words you already know: "clear" and "definite" and "unambiguous". When you encounter "explicit" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion".
Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "explicit" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.
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- eclectic — derived from a diverse range of sources or styles
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