GRE Word List

DEMISE

death

The meaning of the word demise is death.

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forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
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