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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convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
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civilof or relating to citizens
gistessence; main point; substance
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shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily