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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epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
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intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
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pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
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