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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commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
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prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |
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