GRE Word List
DISFIGURE
mar the appearance of; spoil
The meaning of the word disfigure is mar the appearance of; spoil.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nip | snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill |
| determinate | having a fixed order of procedure; precisely defined; invariable; fixed; conclusive; final |
| concentric | having a common center |
| dingy | (of things and place) dirty and dull; Ex. dingy street/curtain |
| procurement | obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another |
| pen | fenced enclosure for animals; confining space; Ex. sheep pen; V: confine in a pen; enclose |
| manifestation | outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent |
| gnarl | protruding knot on a tree; V. |
| adjourn | suspend until a later time; move from one place to another |
| primate | group of mammals including humans |