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
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
eventualcontingent
nethersituated down or below : lower
gnomemaxim
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods