GRE Word List
ABASE
to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
The meaning of the word abase is to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dorsal | an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| dour | stern |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |