GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
replenishto fill or build up again
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
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optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
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