GRE Word List

IMPLODE

to burst inward

The meaning of the word implode is to burst inward.

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WordMeaning
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
primethe second of the canonical hours
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
vitalof the utmost importance
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence