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

WordMeaning
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
vertexthe top of the head
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent