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
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way