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
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
darta light spear
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
resignrelegate
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
expoundto set forth : state
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning