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
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
gustoan individual or special taste
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality