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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arcadea long arched building or gallery
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rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
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