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.

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WordMeaning
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
conventionagreement
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
precipitantprecipitate