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 |
|---|---|
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| 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 |
| exegesis | exposition |
| encumber | weigh down |
| precise | exactly or sharply defined or stated |
| motto | a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |