adumbrate
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To give a faint or general outline of something, without full detail.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
A rare, quite literary word, seldom used in everyday speech.
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Which word fits the gap? "The professor only _____ the theory, leaving the details for a later lecture."
Answer: adumbrate
In your own words, what does "adumbrate" mean?
To give a faint or general outline of something, without full detail.
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