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
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
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defileto make unclean or impure: such as
longevitya long duration of individual life
interloperone that interlopes: such as
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma