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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WordMeaning
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition