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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perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
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resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
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