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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perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
censurea judgment involving condemnation
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect