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
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions