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
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits