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

WordMeaning
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
pendingduring
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
predecessorone that precedes
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
waketo be or remain awake
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous