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
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
evenhandedfair
quietudea quiet state : repose
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
outstripto go faster or farther than