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
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)