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 |
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taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
mediate | occupying a middle position |
haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
draught | a 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 |
medium | something in a middle position |
cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
clip | encompass |
imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |