lucid
/ˈl(j)uːsɪd/
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Definition
- (adjective)
- Expressed clearly; easy to understand; showing ability to think clearly GRE
Example in Context
Despite the complexity of the subject matter, the lecturer's lucid explanation made the concepts accessible even to students encountering them for the first time.
Synonyms
clearcoherentunderstandable
Etymology
Describing something expressed clearly and easy to understand.
- lucidus (Latin) — clear
Memory Aid
🧴Sounds like “loose lid”
Imagine a LOOSE LID on a jar letting out a bright light, making everything crystal CLEAR!
Visual Association
💡A light bulb shining brightly over an open book, illuminating words that are easy to read.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “lucid” mean on the GRE?
lucid (adjective) means “Expressed clearly; easy to understand; showing ability to think clearly”. Despite the complexity of the subject matter, the lecturer's lucid explanation made the concepts accessible even to students encountering them for the first time.
How to remember “lucid” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “lucid” sounds like “loose lid”. Imagine a LOOSE LID on a jar letting out a bright light, making everything crystal CLEAR!
What are synonyms for “lucid”?
Common synonyms: clear, coherent, understandable.