GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

Random words

WordMeaning
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
badinageplayful repartee : banter
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
brookcreek
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness