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
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
pryto look closely or inquisitively
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time