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 |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |
| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |
| seedy | containing or full of seeds |
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| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |