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
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
moleculethe smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
communalof or relating to one or more communes
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way