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
gistessence; main point; substance
passiveacted upon by an external agency
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
shirkto go stealthily : sneak