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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rank | relative standing or position |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |