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
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
forebearsancestor
anthropologistthe science of human beings
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse