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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| brink | edge |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |