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
violatebreak
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
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appellationan identifying name or title : designation
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate