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
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
addressto mark directions for delivery on
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
cavalcadea procession (see procession
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone