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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
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| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| incorrigible | incapable of being corrected or amended: such as |
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