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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stem_fromarise from; originate from
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pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
antithesisthe direct opposite