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
dramaa composition (see composition
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
miscreantunbelieving
precipitousprecipitate
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate