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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criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
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lopsidedleaning to one side
lopean easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
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