GRE Word List
DEMISE
death
The meaning of the word demise is death.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |
| aquiline | curving like an eagle's beak |