GRE Word List

PROFANE

to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate

The meaning of the word profane is to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate.

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tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
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seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
quietudea quiet state : repose