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
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
affirmationthe act of affirming
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law