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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WordMeaning
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
hovelan open shed or shelter
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil