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 |
|---|---|
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
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| tenacity | the quality or state of being tenacious |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |
| expansive | having a capacity or a tendency to expand |
| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |