GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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WordMeaning
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
billowingwave
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand