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
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
boostto push or shove up from below
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
esteemthe regard in which one is held
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion