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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disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
writheto twist into coils or folds
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representationalone that represents: such as
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance