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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WordMeaning
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
durationcontinuance in time
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
renderto melt down
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
cankeran erosive or spreading sore