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.

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WordMeaning
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
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rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential