GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
unkemptnot combed
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence