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
soarto fly aloft or about
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
boona timely benefit : blessing
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate