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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| voluble | easily rolling or turning : rotating |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |