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
sparseof few and scattered elements
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
affirmationthe act of affirming
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
blareto sound loud and strident