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
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding