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
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
facileeasily accomplished or attained
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
trimto remove by or as if by cutting