GRE Word List

DEMEAN

to lower in character, status, or reputation

The meaning of the word demean is to lower in character, status, or reputation.

Random words

WordMeaning
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
espousemarry
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth