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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
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| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| compress | to press or squeeze together |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |
| quorum | a select group |