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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WordMeaning
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
irremediablenot remediable
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
ancillarysubordinate