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.

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WordMeaning
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy