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
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
assailto attack violently : assault
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
ventto provide with a vent
depositiona testifying especially before a court
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh