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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flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
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kindredof a similar nature or character : like
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rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
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