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
galaxymilky way galaxy
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
figmentsomething made up or contrived
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing