GRE Word List

DEBUTANTE

one making a debut (see debut

The meaning of the word debutante is one making a debut (see debut.

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WordMeaning
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
cremateto subject to cremation
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
generalitythe quality or state of being general
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
betokento typify beforehand : presage