GRE Word List
DEMERIT
offense
The meaning of the word demerit is offense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| intervene | to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events |
| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| reparable | capable of being repaired |