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.

Random words

WordMeaning
boostto push or shove up from below
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
bolstera long pillow or cushion
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
dintforce
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased