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
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
irateroused to ire
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solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
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behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree