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
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies