GRE Word List

IMPLODE

to burst inward

The meaning of the word implode is to burst inward.

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WordMeaning
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion