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
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
clientelea body of clients
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
addlerotten
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput