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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prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
guilelessinnocent
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
solventable to pay all legal debts
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