GRE Word List
DEGRADATION
the act or process of degrading
The meaning of the word degradation is the act or process of degrading.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| dour | stern |
| zealot | a zealous person |