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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| facade | the front of a building |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| queasy | causing nausea |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| irrefutable | impossible to refute : incontrovertible |