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

WordMeaning
renderto melt down
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat