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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parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
ascribeto 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
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
communetalk over
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element