GRE Word List
IMPALE
pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear
The meaning of the word impale is pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| baroque | highly ornate |
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| supple | flexible; limber; pliant |
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