GRE Word List

DEMOLITION

the act of demolishing

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

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WordMeaning
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
putrefyto make putrid
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented