debased
/dɪˈbeɪst/
de · based
dɪ · ˈbeɪst
English Definition
adj. degraded; corrupted; lowered
Significado en Español
degradado, envilecido
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
suy đồi, bị hạ thấp
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Example Sentence
The currency was debased due to inflation.
由于通胀，货币贬值了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de-(downward) + base(foundation) + d→ devalued, lowered.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word most similar in meaning to “debased”:
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Elevated
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B
Improved
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Degraded
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Enhanced
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C — Degraded.
“debased” means adj. degraded; corrupted; lowered
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ancient coins were ______, mixed with cheap metal instead of pure gold.
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pure
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B
genuine
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C
refined
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D
debased
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D — debased.
“debased” means adj. degraded; corrupted; lowered
Common questions about “debased”
What does “debased” mean?
debased — adj. degraded; corrupted; lowered. In Chinese: 堕落的；贬值的.
How do you pronounce “debased”?
debased is pronounced /dɪˈbeɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · based.
How do you use “debased” in a sentence?
The currency was debased due to inflation. (由于通胀，货币贬值了。)
What are synonyms for “debased”?
degraded, corrupted — all close in meaning to debased (adj. degraded; corrupted; lowered).
Is “debased” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. debased appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “debased”?
de-(downward) + base(foundation) + d→ devalued, lowered.
