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

WordMeaning
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable