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
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
raga waste piece of cloth
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant