divulge
/daɪˈvʌldʒ/
Group 17Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To make known private or sensitive information GRE
Example in Context
The court ordered the journalist to divulge her sources, setting up a constitutional showdown over press freedom.
Synonyms
revealdiscloseexpose
Etymology
Making private information common by revealing it.
- di- (Latin) — apart
- vulgare (Latin) — to make common
Memory Aid
🔓Sounds like “die-vulge”
Imagine a spy saying 'DIE, VULGE!' as they dramatically reveal top-secret files!
Visual Association
📜A person dramatically opening a scroll in a crowded room, gasping as they reveal shocking secrets.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “divulge” mean on the GRE?
divulge (verb) means “To make known private or sensitive information”. The court ordered the journalist to divulge her sources, setting up a constitutional showdown over press freedom.
How to remember “divulge” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “divulge” sounds like “die-vulge”. Imagine a spy saying 'DIE, VULGE!' as they dramatically reveal top-secret files!
What are synonyms for “divulge”?
Common synonyms: reveal, disclose, expose.