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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WordMeaning
repelto drive back : repulse
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government