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 |
|---|---|
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| strut | to become turgid : swell |
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| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
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