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.

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WordMeaning
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
irreverencelack of reverence
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
compilationthe act or process of compiling
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year