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
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something