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 |
|---|---|
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| mosaic | a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| dutiful | filled with or motivated by a sense of duty |
| comport | to be fitting : accord |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |