GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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WordMeaning
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as