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
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
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beleaguerbesiege
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overwhelmupset
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