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
dramaa composition (see composition
pendulouspoised without visible support
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
scoretwenty
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
oratorone who delivers an oration
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing