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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badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
cadeta younger brother or son
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance