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
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone