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
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
withholdto hold back from action : check
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
lugubriousmournful
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
swipea strong sweeping blow
condescendto assume an air of superiority
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
dissipateto break up and drive off