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
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
submergeto put under water
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge