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
avowto declare assuredly
grumbleto mutter in discontent
plummetto fall perpendicularly
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid