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
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
peerlessmatchless
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity