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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permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
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visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
irreverencelack of reverence
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
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