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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| utopia | a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions |
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| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
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