GRE Word List
DEBAUCH
to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
The meaning of the word debauch is to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ordain | to invest (see invest |
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| skimp | skimpy |
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| irreconcilable | impossible to reconcile |
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