GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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WordMeaning
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
morticianundertaker
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
sophistphilosopher
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate