GRE Word List
DEBASE
degrade; reduce in quality or value; degenerate; lower in esteem; disgrace; N. debasement
The meaning of the word debase is degrade; reduce in quality or value; degenerate; lower in esteem; disgrace; N. debasement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unconscionable | unscrupulous; not guided by conscience; excessive; beyond reason; Ex. unconscionable demand |
| diurnal | daily; occurring during the daytime |
| docile | obedient; easily managed; submissive |
| malicious | hateful; spiteful; expressing malice; N. malice: desire to harm others; spite |
| domineer | rule over tyrannically |
| arbitrary | unreasonable or capricious; random; tyrannical; Ex. arbitrary ruler |
| parry | ward off a blow; deflect; Ex. He parried the unwelcome question very skillfully; N. CF. 막는다는 개념이 아님 |
| ascertain | find out for certain; make certain |
| requite | make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal |
| astringent | binding; causing contraction (stopping bleeding); harsh or severe; stringent; Ex. astringent criticism |