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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beneficentdoing or producing good
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apexthe uppermost point : vertex
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somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
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irksometending to irk : tedious
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