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
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
incrustationa crust or hard coating
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
blemishto spoil by a flaw
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
rigto fit out with rigging