GRE Word List
DEGRADATION
the act or process of degrading
The meaning of the word degradation is the act or process of degrading.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| quibble | to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| truism | an undoubted or self-evident truth |
| somnolent | of a kind likely to induce sleep |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |