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
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
tricksterone who tricks: such as
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
grumbleto mutter in discontent
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating