GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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WordMeaning
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
adjurationa solemn oath
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
woefulfull of woe : grievous