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 |
|---|---|
| concave | hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl |
| coin | corner |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| gossamer | a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather |
| figment | something made up or contrived |