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
degradationthe act or process of degrading
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
maneuvera military or naval movement
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
culverta transverse drain
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
brazenmade of brass
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole