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
distendextend
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
environencircle
suitorone that petitions or entreats
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)