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
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
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encumberweigh down
representationalone that represents: such as
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
reparteea quick and witty reply
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune