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
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular