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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
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| fulcrum | prop |
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