GRE Word List

MALEFACTOR

one who commits an offense against the law

The meaning of the word malefactor is one who commits an offense against the law.

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inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
impuissanceweakness
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distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
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braidto make from braids
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)