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
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
symmetrybalanced proportions
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion