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
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice