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
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
tatterto make ragged
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
surmountto prevail over : overcome
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous