GRE Word List
DEFACE
to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
The meaning of the word deface is to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
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| epilogue | a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work |
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