GRE Word List
DEMERIT
offense
The meaning of the word demerit is offense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| wean | to accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing |
| vociferous | marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |