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
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
snivelto run at the nose
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
shavingthe act of one that shaves
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight