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
husbanda male partner in a marriage
pursea small bag for money
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
ravenousrapacious
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head