GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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WordMeaning
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
velocityquickness of motion : speed
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
nauseateto become affected with nausea
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented