GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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WordMeaning
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group