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
quoruma select group
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
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sportivefrolicsome
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thronga multitude of assembled persons
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful