GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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WordMeaning
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed