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
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
subsistencereal being : existence
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
fallibleliable to be erroneous