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
connivancethe act of conniving
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
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facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
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percussionthe act of percussing: such as
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic