to establish the limits or boundaries of something
example
The committee met to delimit the scope of the project, ensuring that all tasks fell within established boundaries.
synonyms
defineset boundariesmark
word origin — from the Latin word 'delimitare' which means 'to limit or bound', composed of 'de-' meaning 'from' and 'limitare' meaning 'to limit'.
GRE Vocabulary — Set 38
Set 38 of GRE Vocabulary covers 5 words: delimit, abjure, admonish, amalgamate, arrogate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
delimit · verb/dɪˈlɪmɪt/
to establish the limits or boundaries of something
The committee met to delimit the scope of the project, ensuring that all tasks fell within established boundaries.
Synonyms: define, set boundaries, mark
Origin: from the Latin word 'delimitare' which means 'to limit or bound', composed of 'de-' meaning 'from' and 'limitare' meaning 'to limit'.
abjure · verb/æbˈdʒʊr/
to renounce or reject a belief, cause, or claim formally
After years of dedication, he decided to abjure his former political beliefs in favor of a more progressive ideology.
Synonyms: renounce, reject, disavow
Origin: from Latin abjurare, meaning 'to renounce or reject solemnly'
admonish · verb/ədˈmɑː.nɪʃ/
to warn or reprimand someone firmly
The teacher decided to admonish the students for talking during the lecture.
Synonyms: reprimand, warn, scold
Origin: From Middle French 'admonester', from Latin 'admonestare', meaning 'to put in mind, remind'
amalgamate · verb/əˈmæl.ɡəˌmeɪt/
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure
The two companies decided to amalgamate their resources to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Synonyms: merge, unite, consolidate
Origin: The word 'amalgamate' originates from the late Middle English, derived from the Medieval Latin 'amalgamare', which means 'to blend or to combine', itself from 'amalgama', meaning 'a mixture or alloy'.
arrogate · verb/ˈærəˌɡeɪt/
to claim or seize without justification
The manager attempted to arrogate the decision-making power that rightfully belonged to the team, causing frustration among the members.
Synonyms: claim, seize, appropriate
Origin: The word 'arrogate' comes from the Latin 'arrogare', meaning 'to claim for oneself', which is a combination of 'ad-' (to) and 'rogare' (to ask or to inquire).