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
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
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incoherentlacking coherence: such as
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
quadrupedan animal having four feet
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome