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
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
evoketo call forth or up: such as
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly