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.

Random words

WordMeaning
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
naivetea naive remark or action
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing