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
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
mediateoccupying a middle position
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
mediumsomething in a middle position
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
clipencompass
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering