GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

Random words

WordMeaning
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
exudeto ooze out
viandan item of food
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
botchan inflammatory sore
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)