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

WordMeaning
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
profligatewildly extravagant
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
pluckto pull or pick off or out
suitorone that petitions or entreats