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
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
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onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
approbationcommendation
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion