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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |