GRE Word List

DEMOLITION

the act of demolishing

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

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covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
besiegeto surround with armed forces
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repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
schemea plan or program of action
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