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.

Random words

WordMeaning
requiteto make return for : repay
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
bulkmagnitude
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance