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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| loft | an upper room or floor : attic |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| militia | a part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |