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 |
|---|---|
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
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| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| cohorts | companion |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| husbandry | the cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
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