GRE Word List

DEGRADATION

the act or process of degrading

The meaning of the word degradation is the act or process of degrading.

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WordMeaning
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
tribunala court or forum of justice
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
filingan act or instance of using a file
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning