GRE Word List
DEMERIT
offense
The meaning of the word demerit is offense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| transgression | an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| countenance | look |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| subaltern | particular with reference to a related universal proposition |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| spectral | of, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |