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
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
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uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
provisionthe act or process of providing