GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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WordMeaning
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs