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
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars