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.

Random words

WordMeaning
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
vixena female fox
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another