maculate

/ˈmækjələt/ /ˈmækjʊlət/

Meanings

verb

To spot; to stain; to blur.

Examples :

"The spilled coffee maculated the important document, making it difficult to read. "

appearance mark

adjective

Marked with spots or maculae; blotched.

Examples :

"The old photograph was faded and maculate with brown spots from water damage. "

appearance mark quality

adjective

Defiled; impure.

Examples :

"The politician's reputation was maculate after the bribery scandal was revealed. "

moral character quality negative theology

Related Words

maculae noun

/ˈmækjuleɪ/ /ˈmækjʊli/

An oval yellow spot near the center of the retina of the human eye, histologically defined as having two or more layers of ganglion cells, responsible for detailed central vision.

"The doctor examined the patient's eyes, checking the health of the maculae to ensure clear central vision for reading. "

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

maculated verb

/ˈmækjʊˌleɪtɪd/ /ˈmækjəˌleɪtɪd/

To spot; to stain; to blur.

"The spilled coffee maculated the important document, making it difficult to read. "

photograph noun

/ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/

A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

"The photograph of the class showed everyone smiling during the school trip. "

spilled verb

/spɪld/ /spɪlt/

To drop something so that it spreads out or makes a mess; to accidentally pour.

"I spilled some sticky juice on the kitchen floor."

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

defiled verb

[dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫd]

To make unclean, dirty, or impure; soil; befoul.

"The vandals defiled the statue with graffiti, covering its surface in ugly spray paint. "

reputation noun

/ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/

What somebody is known for.

"My sister's reputation for being organized helped her excel in school. "

revealed verb

/ɹəˈviːld/

To uncover; to show and display that which was hidden.

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "

blotched verb

/blɑtʃt/ /blɔtʃt/

To mark with blotches.

"The child accidentally blotched the paper with paint while trying to make a rainbow. "

difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "