GRE Word List
DEMERIT
offense
The meaning of the word demerit is offense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| arrogance | an attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions |
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| conscientious | meticulous |
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