GRE Word List

DEFILE

to make unclean or impure: such as

The meaning of the word defile is to make unclean or impure: such as.

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whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
anachronisman error in chronology
pediatriciana specialist in pediatrics
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says