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.

Random words

WordMeaning
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
cannyclever
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk