GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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WordMeaning
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
writsomething written : writing
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind