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 |
|---|---|
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| opus | work |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| retrench | cut down |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| brazen | made of brass |
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |