GRE Word List

DEMOLITION

the act of demolishing

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

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balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
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