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
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
mandatean authoritative command
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
emollientmaking soft or supple
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
growlrumble
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)