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
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
slanderto utter slander against : defame
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted