GRE Word List

DEBRIS

the remains of something broken down or destroyed

The meaning of the word debris is the remains of something broken down or destroyed.

Random words

WordMeaning
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
brinkedge
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar