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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
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| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
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| pliable | supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
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| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |