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.