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
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
soarto fly aloft or about
itineranttraveling from place to place
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear