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
buoyanthaving buoyancy
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
convolutedhaving convolutions
condescendto assume an air of superiority
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm