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 |
|---|---|
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| transgression | an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as |
| cursive | running |
| solicitous | manifesting or expressing solicitude |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| largess | liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior |
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| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |