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
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
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prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
writheto twist into coils or folds
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
civilof or relating to citizens
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
dissensiondisagreement