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
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
lacerationthe act of lacerating
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
contrivancea thing contrived