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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |
| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
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