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
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon