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
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
nethersituated down or below : lower
assailto attack violently : assault
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal