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
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
memoiran official note or report : memorandum