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 |
|---|---|
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| finery | ornament |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |