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.

Random words

WordMeaning
capsizeto cause to overturn
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission