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
passiveacted upon by an external agency
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
monotonytedious sameness
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission