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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| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
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| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
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| implication | something implied: such as |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
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