GRE Word List
MUTILATE
maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an essential part
The meaning of the word mutilate is maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an essential part.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quadruped | four-footed animal; ADJ. CF. biped |
| start | move suddenly or involuntarily; Ex. start at the sight of a snake |
| perforate | pierce; put a hole through |
| conscientious | scrupulous; through and careful; Ex. conscientious worker |
| supplant | take the place of unfairly; usurp; replace |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| graduated | arranged by degrees (of height, difficulty, etc.) |
| brand | trademark; mark burned on the hide of an animal; mark burned into the flesh of criminals; mark of disgrace; V: mark with a brand; give a lasting bad name; stigmatize; Ex. The press branded him a liar. |
| reprobation | severe disapproval; CF. approbation |
| piscatorial | pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces |
