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
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
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recriminationa retaliatory accusation
protocolan original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
natationthe action or art of swimming
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
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reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
remediablecapable of being remedied