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
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
immobilitynot moving : motionless
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
equityjustice according to natural law or right
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language