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

WordMeaning
neophytea new convert : proselyte
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
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exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
pedestriancommonplace
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface