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
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
freebooterpirate
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
penetrateto pass into or through
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another