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
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
apiaristbeekeeper
interiman intervening time : interval
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies