GRE Word List

DECADENCE

the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent

The meaning of the word decadence is the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent.

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WordMeaning
mysticmystical
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
dowseto plunge into water
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize