GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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obligatorybinding in law or conscience
wantonmerciless
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
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snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
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inditemake up
modulateto tune to a key or pitch