GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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WordMeaning
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
refraincurb
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
pedestriancommonplace
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care