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
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
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unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place