GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
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tawnyof the color tawny
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
ricketyaffected with rickets
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
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