GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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WordMeaning
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
niggletrifle
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
retainto keep in possession or use
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer