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
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
profligatewildly extravagant
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened