GRE Word List
DEMERIT
offense
The meaning of the word demerit is offense.
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|---|---|
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |
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| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |