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
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
compellingthat compels: such as
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
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rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form