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

WordMeaning
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome