GRE Word List
DEBAUCH
to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
The meaning of the word debauch is to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| forte | one's strong point |
| exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |