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
delusivelikely to delude
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
whelpany of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome