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 |
|---|---|
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| truism | an undoubted or self-evident truth |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| panache | an ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |