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
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
frolicfull of fun : merry
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
buoyanthaving buoyancy
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship