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 |
|---|---|
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| lampoon | satire |
| solecism | an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence |
| rotundity | marked by roundness : rounded |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |
| edifice | building |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |