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
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
rallyto muster for a common purpose
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly