GRE Word List

EFFACE

to eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface

The meaning of the word efface is to eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface.

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stem_fromarise from; originate from
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beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
distantseparated in space : away
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal