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 |
|---|---|
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| groom | bridegroom |
| fulsome | characterized by abundance : copious |
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |