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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| gentility | the condition of belonging to the gentry |