GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
yoretime past and especially long past
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)