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
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
stiltedpompous
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
juncturea point of time
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt