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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| cumulative | increasing by successive additions |
| attentive | mindful |
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |