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
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
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steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
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worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
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archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
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