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

WordMeaning
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
demurereserved
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
upshotthe final result : outcome