GRE Word List
DESECRATE
to violate the sanctity of : profane
The meaning of the word desecrate is to violate the sanctity of : profane.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| memorial | serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| sublimate | sublime |
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| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
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| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
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