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 |
|---|---|
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| bizarre | strikingly out of the ordinary: such as |
| overthrow | overturn |
| minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
| monogram | a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |