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
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
xenophobiafear and hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion