GRE Word List
DESECRATE
to violate the sanctity of : profane
The meaning of the word desecrate is to violate the sanctity of : profane.
Random words
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|---|---|
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
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| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
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