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.

Random words

WordMeaning
descryto catch sight of
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
imminentready to take place : happening soon
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
caulkto stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe)
civilof or relating to citizens
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce