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.

Random words

WordMeaning
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
representationalone that represents: such as
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
clapperone that claps: such as