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 |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| cataclysm | flood |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| breadth | distance from side to side : width |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |