GRE Word List

DEBASE

to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character

The meaning of the word debase is to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character.

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WordMeaning
statutoryof or relating to statutes
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
vieto strive for superiority : contend
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
malcontenta discontented person:
precipitantprecipitate
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
demurereserved