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
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
attentivemindful
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
fabricateinvent