GRE Word List

IMPLODE

to burst inward

The meaning of the word implode is to burst inward.

Random words

WordMeaning
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
plaitpleat
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent