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
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
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profligatewildly extravagant
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue