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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| dotage | a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| finery | ornament |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| procurement | the act or process of procuring |
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |
| depose | to remove from a throne or other high position |
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