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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complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly