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
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
obscuredark
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
coalesceto grow together
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner