GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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WordMeaning
wastrelvagabond
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
crescendoa gradual increase
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
sanguinarybloodthirsty