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
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
exudeto ooze out
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully