GRE Word List

IMPLODE

to burst inward

The meaning of the word implode is to burst inward.

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WordMeaning
premonitorygiving warning
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
miscreantunbelieving
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied