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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manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
whimsywhim
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring