GRE Word List
DEBUTANTE
young woman making formal entrance into society
The meaning of the word debutante is young woman making formal entrance into society.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nadir | lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith |
| depreciate | lessen in value; belittle; represent as of little value |
| perversion | corruption; turning from right to wrong |
| knead | mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough |
| incredulity | tendency to disbelief |
| amoral | nonmoral; having no understanding of right and wrong |
| touching | causing a feeling of pity or sympathy; pathetic; V. touch: cause to feel pity or sympathy; ADJ. touched |
| merit | deserve; ADJ. meritorious: deserving reward or praise |
| irreverence | lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent |
| marginal | of a margin; barely within a limit; Ex. marginal effect/writing ability |
