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
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
grudgingunwilling
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
mosaica surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
homilya usually short sermon
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight