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

WordMeaning
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
withdrawnremoved 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
exegesisexposition
encumberweigh down
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
lacerationthe act of lacerating
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic