GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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WordMeaning
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
smotherto kill by depriving of air