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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fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
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facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
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