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
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
equipoisea state of equilibrium
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
pilfersteal
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
impuissanceweakness