GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

Random words

WordMeaning
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
impedimentsomething that impedes
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
savanta person of learning
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly