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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| furor | an angry or maniacal fit : rage |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| blackball | to vote against |
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |
| gnome | maxim |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |