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

WordMeaning
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
sheerunqualified
smughighly self-satisfied
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence