GRE Word List

IMPLODE

to burst inward

The meaning of the word implode is to burst inward.

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WordMeaning
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
codifyto reduce to a code
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail