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
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
rectifyto set right : remedy
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
unassumingnot assuming : modest
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
intermediarymediator