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
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
opulencewealth
applicationan act of applying:
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill