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
obesehaving excessive body fat
dozeto sleep lightly
addressto mark directions for delivery on
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
tatterto make ragged
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life