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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| coincidence | the act or condition of coinciding : correspondence |
| regicide | a person who kills a king |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| mortar | a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |