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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |