GRE Word List

DISFIGURE

to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries

The meaning of the word disfigure is to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries.

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WordMeaning
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
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renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining