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
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
avowto declare assuredly
enhanceheighten
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind