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
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
veracioustruthful