GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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WordMeaning
violatebreak
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
dowseto plunge into water
provisionthe act or process of providing
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)