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
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
debuta first appearance
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
smotherto kill by depriving of air
disconsolatecheerless
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous