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 |
|---|---|
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| effervescence | the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| barefaced | having the face uncovered: |
| sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| mat | a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support |
| finery | ornament |