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
sybaritevoluptuary
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
constituenta member of a constituency
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase