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
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
derelictionan intentional abandonment
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
briman upper or outer margin : verge
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner