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
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
remediablecapable of being remedied
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
prattleprate