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
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
tribunala court or forum of justice
corpusclea minute particle
apoplexystroke
deputizeto appoint as deputy
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm