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 |
|---|---|
| pervert | to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| hull | the outer covering of a fruit or seed |
| infinitesimal | immeasurably or incalculably small |