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 |
|---|---|
| violate | break |
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| economy | the structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period |
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| prosperity | the condition of being successful or thriving |
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |