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 |
|---|---|
| conundrum | an intricate and difficult problem |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| bookish | of or relating to books |
| chaste | innocent of unlawful sexual intercourse |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| liaison | a binding or thickening agent used in cooking |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |