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
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
gistessence; main point; substance
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
dourstern
zealota zealous person