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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| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| scapegoat | a goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur |
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| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
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| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| rider | one that rides |