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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| bellicose | favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |
| indoctrinate | to imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| codicil | a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will |