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
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
foregoto go before : precede
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
braga pompous or boastful statement
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
unregeneratenot regenerate
ventto provide with a vent
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish