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 |
|---|---|
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| quibble | to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| attentive | mindful |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| cantankerous | difficult or irritating to deal with |
| fabricate | invent |