GRE Word List

IMPALE

to pierce with or as if with something pointed

The meaning of the word impale is to pierce with or as if with something pointed.

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WordMeaning
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty