GRE Word List

DEMOLITION

the act of demolishing

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

Random words

WordMeaning
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
profligatewildly extravagant
integralessential to completeness : constituent
cadeta younger brother or son
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
fulcrumprop