GRE Word List

DEMOLITION

the act of demolishing

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

Random words

WordMeaning
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
sapthe fluid part of a plant
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
queruloushabitually complaining
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold