GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

Random words

WordMeaning
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
minusculevery small
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter