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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| precipitate | to throw violently : hurl |
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| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| molecule | the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |