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
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
motea small particle : speck
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy