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 |
|---|---|
| conifer | any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |
| gusto | an individual or special taste |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| mutter | to utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| farce | stuff |