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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WordMeaning
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
jibeto be in accord : agree
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
defalcatededuct
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)