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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amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
mediateoccupying a middle position
headfirstwith the head foremost
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pendulouspoised without visible support
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
abbreviateto make briefer