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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| doddering | feeble |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
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| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
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| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
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