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
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point