GRE Word List

DEBUNK

to expose the sham (see sham

The meaning of the word debunk is to expose the sham (see sham.

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WordMeaning
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
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unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
dramaa composition (see composition
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
expenditurethe act or process of expending
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment