GRE Word List

DEMOLITION

the act of demolishing

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

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apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire