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
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity
oafa stupid person : boob
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous