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
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
piquantengagingly provocative
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance