GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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WordMeaning
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
expoundto set forth : state
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
begetto procreate as the father : sire
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery