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.

Random words

WordMeaning
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
hovelan open shed or shelter
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
durationcontinuance in time
caninea conical pointed tooth
perditioneternal damnation
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
schismdivision