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
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
curban edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore