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 |
|---|---|
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
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| apiarist | beekeeper |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
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