GRE Word List

DETONATION

the action or process of detonating

The meaning of the word detonation is the action or process of detonating.

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WordMeaning
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
belaborto attack verbally
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious