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
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
recessthe action of receding : recession
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy