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
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
haggardnot tamed
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
lubricateto make smooth or slippery