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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
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| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| convention | agreement |
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