GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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WordMeaning
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
predisposeto dispose in advance
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting