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
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
salineconsisting of or containing salt
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
smotherto kill by depriving of air
concavehollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
corrugatedhaving corrugations