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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| truism | an undoubted or self-evident truth |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| haggard | not tamed |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| overwhelm | upset |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| obscure | dark |