immaculate
/ɪˈmækjəlɪt/
Group 31Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaws or mistakes GRE
Example in Context
The restoration returned the facade to its immaculate original condition, erasing decades of weathering and neglect.
Synonyms
spotlessflawlesspristine
Etymology
Not spotted — something that is perfectly clean and free of flaws.
- im- (Latin) — not
- maculatus (Latin) — spot
Memory Aid
✨Sounds like “immaculate”
A magician who makes dirt disappear — his tricks are IMMACULATE!
Visual Association
🧼A bathroom glistening after a deep clean, with no speck of dirt in sight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “immaculate” mean on the GRE?
immaculate (adjective) means “Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaws or mistakes”. The restoration returned the facade to its immaculate original condition, erasing decades of weathering and neglect.
How to remember “immaculate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “immaculate” sounds like “immaculate”. A magician who makes dirt disappear — his tricks are IMMACULATE!
What are synonyms for “immaculate”?
Common synonyms: spotless, flawless, pristine.