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
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
diademcrown
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
submergeto put under water
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source