GRE Word List
DEMOLITION
the act of demolishing
The meaning of the word demolition is the act of demolishing.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| contest | strive |
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| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |
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| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
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