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 |
|---|---|
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| qualified | fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| impinge | encroach |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| irrefutable | impossible to refute : incontrovertible |