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
generalitythe quality or state of being general
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
demisedeath
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
ruffiana brutal person : bully
blanchto take the color out of
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress