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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WordMeaning
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implodeto burst inward
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facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)