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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pterodactylany of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
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illicitnot permitted : unlawful
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
gistessence; main point; substance
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited