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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gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
douse | to plunge into water |
mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
lank | not well filled out : slender |
undermine | to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly |
embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |