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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bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
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commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
blisscomplete happiness
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart