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
igniteto set afire
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
unfetterto free from fetters
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly