GRE Word List
DETONATION
the action or process of detonating
The meaning of the word detonation is the action or process of detonating.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| commune | talk over |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |