GRE Word List

DEBUT

a first appearance

The meaning of the word debut is a first appearance.

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WordMeaning
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile