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 |
|---|---|
| ancillary | subordinate |
| pinnacle | an upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| graphic | of or relating to the pictorial arts |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| pliant | pliable |