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
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
dolta stupid person
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
elusivetending to elude: such as
reciprocalinversely related : opposite