GRE Word List

DEMERIT

offense

The meaning of the word demerit is offense.

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WordMeaning
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
depravitya corrupt act or practice
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
providentfrugal
viablecapable of living
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
crescendoa gradual increase