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
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
phenomenaphenomenon
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery