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
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
wontaccustomed
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism