GRE Word List
IMPLODE
to burst inward
The meaning of the word implode is to burst inward.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| vortex | something that resembles a whirlpool |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |