explicit

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore E words

stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for doubt

In a sentence

Explicit in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing explicit in a sentence.

The contract was explicit about each party's obligations.

Synonyms

clearunambiguousdefinite

Antonyms

Keep going

to gradually decline, recede, or diminish

overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness

the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm

overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits

deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways

a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society

drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles

to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior

Common questions

Explicit (adjective) means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for doubt

Here is explicit used in an example sentence: "The contract was explicit about each party's obligations."

Common synonyms for explicit include clear, unambiguous, definite.

Antonyms of explicit include implicit, vague, ambiguous.

Explicit is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.