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
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
corpusclea minute particle
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
imprecationcurse
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agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
proletariana member of the proletariat
saboteurone that practices sabotage