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
badinageplayful repartee : banter
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
hazarda source of danger
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
inequityinjustice