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
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
commemorateto call to remembrance
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
pontificalepiscopal attire
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing