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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WordMeaning
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
neophytea new convert : proselyte
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elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
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bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
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supersedeto cause to be set aside
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