GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

Random words

WordMeaning
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
prodigya highly talented child or youth
tomebook
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained