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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| curfew | the sounding of a bell at evening |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| optometrist | a specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist |