GRE Word List

DEMOLITION

the act of demolishing

The meaning of the word demolition is the act of demolishing.

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politypolitical organization
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
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fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated