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 |
|---|---|
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| apoplexy | stroke |
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| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
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| seemly | good-looking |
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