GRE Word List

MAR

to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil

The meaning of the word mar is to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil.

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WordMeaning
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
bestialof or relating to beasts
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
haggardnot tamed
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
zealota zealous person