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
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
dyspepticindigestion
influxa coming in
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
decipherdecode
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow