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 |
|---|---|
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
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| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| aerie | the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop |
| furor | an angry or maniacal fit : rage |
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