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

WordMeaning
notableworthy of note : remarkable
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
moleculethe smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be