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
outstripto go faster or farther than
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
mendicantbeggar
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament