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
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
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venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
cadeta younger brother or son
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
smeara viscous or sticky substance