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
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions