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
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
pursea small bag for money
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balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
diademcrown
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details