GRE Word List

DECAPITATE

to cut off the head of : behead

The meaning of the word decapitate is to cut off the head of : behead.

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demolitionthe act of demolishing
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice