GRE Word List

MUTILATE

to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect

The meaning of the word mutilate is to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect.

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WordMeaning
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
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vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
bulkmagnitude
disputatiousinclined to dispute