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
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
apoplexystroke
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
paradigmexample
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous