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 |
|---|---|
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
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| aspire | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |
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