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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heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
overthrowoverturn
discloseto make known or public
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively