GRE Word List

OBLITERATE

to remove utterly from recognition or memory

The meaning of the word obliterate is to remove utterly from recognition or memory.

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decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
nethersituated down or below : lower
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
puissanthaving puissance : powerful