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
couriermessenger
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate