GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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WordMeaning
atypicalnot typical : irregular
amendto put right
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
victualsfood usable by people
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
prosperousauspicious