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
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
disconsolatecheerless
conscientiousmeticulous
equityjustice according to natural law or right
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
rescindto take away : remove