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
pento shut in or as if in a pen
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
precipitousprecipitate
repelto drive back : repulse
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
abortiveprematurely born