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
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
healthyenjoying good health
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle