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 |
|---|---|
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| progeny | descendants |
| extricate | to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty |
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| brindled | having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |