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
pluckto pull or pick off or out
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
briman upper or outer margin : verge
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
uprightperpendicular
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety